Lynn’s Variety

The Amherstburg Police Service has arrested and charged a 27-year-old man in connection with the Feb. 5 robbery at a local convenience store.

The accused, an Amherstburg resident, was arrested without incident about 5:30 p.m. Feb. 6. He was charged with robbery and wearing a disguise with intent to commit and indictable offence.

Video from Lynn’s Variety shows a male suspect during a mid-afternoon robbery Monday.

Amherstburg police were dispatched to Lynn’s Variety Feb. 5 at 3:22 p.m. for the robbery that had just occurred. According to police, the lone male was wearing a ski mask and allegedly approached the clerk and handed over a note demanding money. The clerk gave the suspect a quantity of cash and the suspect fled on foot. Police told the RTT Tuesday morning that the suspect left the scene and went on foot southbound on George St.

Through investigation, the suspect was arrested a day later.

If anyone has information relevant to the investigation, they are encouraged to contact police at 519-736-3622, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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The Amherstburg Police Service is investigating a robbery at a local variety store.

Police were called to Lynn’s Variety on Richmond St. Monday around 3:20 p.m. for a report the store had been robbed. Police say male suspect made off with “a sum of money” and was last seen fleeing on foot southbound down George St.

The alleged suspect is described as male, in his 20’s, roughly 5’7” in height and wearing a black balaclava, black coat and black pants.

Video from Lynn’s Variety shows a male suspect during a mid-afternoon robbery Monday.

There were no injuries and police add there was no weapon seen. The male allegedly demanded the cash, received it and fled on foot.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Amherstburg Police Service at 519-736-3622 or Crime Stoppers at 519-258-TIPS (8477) or www.catchcrooks.com.

Theft Amherstburg police report a theft from a vehicle last Wednesday in the 7000 block of Birdie St. in McGregor. Gift cards were reported stolen from the vehicle. Amherstburg police are again reminding people to ensure their vehicles are locked and that anything of value is removed from them.

Attempted fraud Amherstburg police are warning residents to be careful after an attempted fraud was reported last Thursday night. Police say around 7:40 p.m., they received a call from a resident who had computer work done and received a large refund from the alleged computer company. The company asked that the person go back to the bank and send back the money. Police say the local resident did not lose any money as he contacted police before anything was lost.

Police add that companies would not issue refunds for money that wasn’t paid and that the alleged refunds the company issued would likely have been fraudulent and simply used to trick someone into actually sending money in return.

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Mischief A business in the 200 block of Sandwich St. S. suffered damage after a suspect or suspects climbed onto the business’ roof. A roof vent was reportedly damaged, Amherstburg police states.

Warrants A 20-year-old male was arrested for outstanding warrants Monday afternoon. The accused was arrested on Murray St. around 3:50 p.m.